Rectus Abdominis Anatomy: Origin, Insertion & Action

⭐ Rectus Abdominis Muscle Anatomy ⭐
💪 Origin: Pubic crest & pubic symphysis
💪 Insertion: Xiphoid process & costal cartilages 5-7
💪 Action: Flexes the trunk & tenses the anterior abdominal wall
💪 Nerve: Anterior rami of T6-T12 spinal nerves
💪 Artery: Superior and inferior epigastric arteries
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:14 - Location of the rectus abdominis
0:57 - The rectus sheath
2:02 - Origin of the rectus abdominis
2:19 - Insertion of the rectus abdominis
2:44 - Actions of the rectus abdominis
4:15 - Outro
4:27 - Rectus abdominis summary image
My other abdominal muscle videos:
External oblique: • External Oblique Anato...
Internal oblique: • Internal Oblique Anato...
Transversus abdominis: • Transversus Abdominis ...
⭐ Want to learn more about the rectus abdominis muscle? Then check out the full article on the Bodyworks Prime website: bodyworksprime.com/rectus-abd...
⭐ If you would like some help memorising the rectus abdominis information then be sure to check out the free rectus abdominis flashcards: bodyworksprime.com/rectus-abd...
#BodyworksPrime #Anatomy #RectusAbdominis

[@tammielundin4746]

Excellent Explanation! Five Star Presentation!

[@BodyworksPrime]

Thank you! Appreciate it 🙂

[@gianlucaamprimo4909]

Great video, great explanation! 💯💪🏼

[@BodyworksPrime]

Thanks! Glad you thought so 👍

[@eso69]

Oh ! man I love your videos 😊😊♥️

[@BodyworksPrime]

Great to hear you ar enjoying them. Thanks for the support 🙌

[@marcocfitness]

Solid explanation!!

[@BodyworksPrime]

Thank you!

[@captainspaulding8868]

If I have upper rectus abdominis muscle trigger points from them being overactive, what other muscles can I work on aside from releasing the trigger points?

[@BodyworksPrime]

I'd advise speaking to a physiotherapist for a proper assessment and diagnosis. There could be a lot of different reasons for them being tight. For example, some people tend to work on their abdominals a lot but neglect to strengthen their back and spinal extensors. If that is causing issues in your case, you may find strengthening your back helps (exercises like romanian deadlifts, hyperextensions, Jefferson curls etc). I'd definitely find a good physio first though, as only they will be able to accurately diagnose the issue, since you would need a physical assessment to diagnose something like that.